COAST BUILDER WINS $15M TURF CLUB CONTRACT

Alder Constructions has been awarded the first stage of the proposed $35 million redevelopment of the Gold Coast Turf Club with construction set to start in a matter of weeks.

The Biggera Waters-based company beat four shortlisted contractors, including a couple of local companies, to secure the $15 million first stage which will include renovations to the club’s members bar and lounge, an extension to the Skyline restaurant and the construction of 10 new corporate boxes.

The work also will include a new roof for the member’s building and an equine swimming facility for trainers, all of which are scheduled for completion by Melbourne Cup Day.

The Alder contract has been announced by Steve Dickson, the Queensland Minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing.

The $15 million investment is part of a $110 million capital investment program earmarked for Queensland’s racing industry by the State Government.

Dickson says 30,000 people directly affected by racing in Queensland would be supported by the infrastructure program being rolled out over the next four years.

“This is great for the racing industry, for those 30,000 people and particularly for the Gold Coast region.

Alder Constructions says the turf club project will employ as many as 40 workers over the next eight months.